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Association Football History

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Southport’s Offer To Stan Mortensen

19th June 1957 Daniel Hayes
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A Post-War Deficit

8th June 1957 Daniel Hayes
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SOUTHPORT CENTRAL BECOMES SOUTHPORT VULCAN

17th August 1918 Daniel Hayes
  • Association Football History

The Vulcan Name Change

17th August 1918 Daniel Hayes
  • Association Football History

Lancashire Combination Club Colours

1st April 1907 Daniel Hayes
  • Association Football History

Colours of the combination clubs

17th April 1905 Daniel Hayes
  • Association Football History

Councillor Trounsen and League Promises

30th May 1903 Daniel Hayes
  • Association Football History

Presentation of Medals

27th May 1903 Daniel Hayes
  • Association Football History

Football League Annual Meeting 1901

18th May 1901 Guest Author
  • Association Football History

Lancashire Combination Annual Meeting 1900

24th May 1900 Daniel Hayes
  • Association Football History

Lancashire League Review of the Season

29th April 1893 Daniel Hayes
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The Central Football Club Entertainment Show 1891

12th November 1891 Guest Author
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PLAYERS, PROFESSIONALS, AND PAYMENT

15th December 1888 Guest Author
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Professionalism

14th December 1888 Guest Author

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